Issues

Key Takeaways: Cracking Down on Chaos: Trump’s order empowers states to commit violent or mentally ill individuals and bans taxpayer funding for drug injection sites. Funding With Conditions: Cities must enforce bans on open drug use, squatting, and loitering to qualify...

Why it matters: A violent attack at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, raises concerns about public safety and the implications for community resilience. As the nation grapples with issues of crime and security, this incident underscores the importance...

Key Takeaways: AI.gov Debuts: Trump’s new site outlines plans to dominate global AI through deregulation, infrastructure, and ethical standards. Staying Ahead of China: Trump calls AI “the oil of the future” and pledges to block adversaries from exploiting U.S. innovation. Future Workforce: Presidential AI Challenge...

Key Takeaways: 20-Year Ban Lifted: For the first time in two decades, Australia will allow imports of fresh and frozen U.S. beef. Trump’s Trade Breakthrough: The agreement corrects a $29 billion trade imbalance where Australian beef flowed into U.S. markets while ours was...

Why it matters:The alarming number of unaccompanied minors released into the U.S. without proper oversight raises serious concerns about the integrity of our immigration system and the potential risks these children face. This situation underscores the need for fiscal...

Key Takeaways: French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens over viral claims Brigitte was born male. The Macrons allege Owens ignored “credible evidence” and doubled down, fueling what they call worldwide bullying. Case...

Key Takeaways: Elite Ties: Roy Black, the attorney who negotiated Epstein’s 2008 plea deal, dies at 80—just as pressure mounts to unseal court records. Sweetheart Deal Architect: Black’s legal work let Epstein serve just 13 months for sex crimes while keeping powerful...

Why it matters:Illinois is making a significant investment in quantum technology, which could bolster economic growth and job creation in the state. This move not only enhances the local tech landscape but also positions Illinois as a leader in...

Key Takeaways: Hands Tied: Judge Robin Rosenberg says Eleventh Circuit law blocks her from granting the DOJ’s request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts. Public Interest Denied: Trump’s DOJ argued secrecy no longer applies since Epstein’s 2019 death and pushed for transparency, citing...

Key Takeaways: Viral Arrest: Video shows William McNeil Jr. with hands up before Florida deputies smash his window, punch him, and drag him from his car during a traffic stop. Two Sides: Lawyers call it “police brutality,” while Sheriff T.K. Waters warns the...